to which there sister fell a victim to. I had a great regard for Colena and would have carryed that regard further had I not heard of this misfortune. I hope you will have tidings of my marriage to one of my worthy cousins Catherine Douglas in my next, that is to say if I meet my wishes. I am in hopes her father will supply me with a ship. You of course have heard of them. They are very kind to our sisters. Catherine has spent some time in there amiable company. Colena McDugald long corresponded with me but I have since the beginning of 46 never answered her letters my sole reason being hearing of there frequent and deliberate use of liquors. They had a designe on Uncle Donald after he was worth knowing but happy I am he has been to wise to reject them all. Now my dearest brother adue for a time and may the blessed God guide & protect you in all your proceedings is the earnest prayer of your ever affectionate brother Archibald J McLean